DefenseWinsChamps's Mock Draft

The only real challenger for the first overall pick, Andrew Wiggins could be special in the NBA, but his development might take longer than some are expecting. I think Wiggins' career path will follow Paul George's, even if he is a different player. He will show flashes but struggle to put it together consistently for 3-4 years, but then it will click and he'll be a perennial all-star. Of all the players in this draft, Wiggins might be the best fit in the Sixers uptempo, run-and-gun team. They have a gaping hole on the wing and have already filled their point guard and center positions with freaky athletes who are excellent defenders.

Is it possible that the best scorer in this draft with premium NBA small forward size and good athleticism could fall to number? I think so. Teams know exactly what they are going to get from Parker, a decent defender, solid rebounder, and multi-talented scorer who could put up 25 points on anyone. If Gay opts out, the Kings could draft Parker and let him fill Gay's role for a fourth of the price.

JaJa will be the number one pick in the 2014 NBA draft, unless health concerns are uncovered in the coming months. Other players were supposed to wow us with athleticism and superior abilities, but only Embiid has shown us both. I really like his fit in Milwaukee, too. Whether the Bucks stay in Wisconsin or move to Seattle, Embiid is an ideal type of player to build around. The Bucks can trade Sanders away for assets, find a real point guard, and build around Embiid, the Greek Freak, and a point guard.

What do the Wolves need to do to make the playoffs? At this point in the draft, they cannot upgrade their point guard, shooting guard, power forward, or center positions. To me, Aaron Gordon seems like an ideal role player next to other scorers. Gordon can defend, rebound, and pass, which are abilities that can fit well next to Kevin Love.

The single biggest question mark in this draft, Exum is exactly the kind of unknown prospect with amazing measurements who could end up being selected higher than anyone thinks. While some scouts see Parker and Randle as potential all-stars, they also see their ceilings. Exum's ceiling is unknown, which makes many scouts curious. Orlando might have a tough decision on draft day, because they have interesting prospects at several positions, but they are only all-in with Oladipo. Exum and Oladipo could split the point guard responsibilities and form one of the most athletic backcourts in the NBA.

Smart may fall the furthest on draft day due to his poor shooting percentage and turnover problems. It just seems to me like he would be an ideal fit next to Kyrie. Smart would bring constant effort, which is something the Cavs have lacked this season. His defensive abilities allow him to guard the other teams best guard and his point guard skills can move Irving on ball for stretches during the game.

It would almost be unfair if the Lakers get a top-five pick in this year's draft. For a team in their situation, any of the top five picks would help right away and potential thrive under Mike D'Antoni. Randle might be the worst fit as a power forward in D'Antoni's offense, but he is a good passer and play-maker who i think could develop into another D'Antoni power forward named Amare Stoudamire.

I am not as high on Noah Vonleh as some scouts, but his true size, wingspan, rebounding ability, skills, and age make him a prospect who, under the right training, could be special. Since Brad Stevens develops talent so well and prefers big men with abilities inside and outside, Vonleh might thrive as a Celtic.

The Bulls have struggled on offense this season for a lot of reasons, but one of those reasons is floor spacing. McDermott can stretch the floor and open things up for D-Rose and the Bulls bigs to work.

It would be dirty if LaVine fell to OKC at 21 and he was allowed to develop for several years in the Thunder system. LaVine is just not ready for the NBA yet, which is why most teams will not give him a second look, but the Thunder don't need him to come in and play right away.

The Raptors plans changed when they became a playoff team this season, and they still may have no idea what kind of prospect they want. Payne would give them NBA athleticism and shooting at power forward. He should be a solid NBA player for many years.

I'm not sure how high of a ceiling Ennis has, but it seems like he is an NBA player. Kemba Walker is best off ball and Charlotte needs a consistent guarterback for their offense. Ennis might not leave for the NBA this draft, but if he did, it seems like he wouldn't fall past the late lottery.

Harris has the athleticism and shooting stroke to be starter and fringe all-star in the NBA, but his inconsistencies, especially this year, are concerning. It is unclear what direction the Jazz are going in their rebuilding process. They don't probably want a big man or a point guard, which only leaves the wing positions. Gary Harris might be the best wing player left at this point in the draft.

The Suns have a plethora of big men and two starting guards, but not many wings. Anderson can facilitate the offense well and move both Dragic and/or Bledsoe off-ball at times. His pass-first mindset would fit well in the Suns new offense.

Hairston is a high-risk, high-reward prospect, but the Bulls have an environment set up to take a chance on a player like him. His ability to scorer points in a hurry and shoot the three could be a good fit next to D-Rose, if he ever returns.

Grant has the body, athleticism, and finishing ability of a true NBA small forward, but he does not have the shot of a wing. For this reason, I think most teams will see him as an interior player, and in this draft, he would be only the fourth or fifth best power forward behind Randle, Vonleh, Gordon, and possibly Saric. Still, at this point in the draft, his athletic abilities are a good value for the Hawks.